UM School of Communication

It’s official, the Cosford Cinema is the Best Art House Cinema in Miami! 🙌

We’re thrilled that Miami New Times has named the Cosford a winner in its Best of Miami 2026 awards! Thank you to everyone who has joined us for screenings, festivals, filmmaker conversations and unforgettable nights at the movies. We can’t wait to welcome you back for what’s next! 🍿🎥

Congratulations to Dr. Lindsay Grace, on receiving IndieCade's
Horizons Faculty of Excellence Lifetime Achievement Award, a recognition of his extraordinary contributions to games education, scholarship, and creative practice! 🎉

As Knight Chair in Interactive Media and Professor at the University of Miami, Dr. Grace has spent more than two decades advancing games as a medium for artistic expression, social impact, and cultural storytelling. His influence spans academia, industry, and public engagement through the creation of academic programs, the development of 20+ games, and scholarship that has helped shape how games are understood and studied around the world.

The award recognizes a career dedicated not only to innovation and research, but also to mentoring future generations of designers, scholars, and creators. We are proud to celebrate this well-deserved honor and Dr. Grace’s lasting impact on the field of games as well as the Department of Interactive Media!

As literacy instruction increasingly returns to phonics, University of Miami professor Anna Carolina Queiroz, Ph.D is exploring how immersive technology can support the next generation of readers.

Combining expertise in virtual reality, education, and cognitive psychology, Queiroz developed LexiLearn, a VR-based phonics app designed to help beginning readers connect sounds with letters through interactive gameplay. The project blends evidence-based reading instruction with immersive learning experiences, offering a new approach to early literacy education.

Read more → https://com.miami.edu/2026/05/28/an-interactive-approach-to-reading/

Canes filmmakers get a taste of Hollywood. University of Miami students selected from the Canes Film Festival traveled to the City of Angels to showcase their films, attend exclusive tours, industry meetings, film screenings, and network with alumni. Read more: https://bit.ly/4nGrPgn

Faculty and students from the School of Communication recently attended the Latin Consumer Summit in Miami, the premier event connecting Latin American CPG, the U.S. Hispanic market, and the broader U.S. consumer landscape. 🌎

The 4th brought together and US Hispanic leaders in consumer brands, retail, marketing research, consumer insights, and media. Through keynotes from leaders like Andy Murray (former Walmart), Jason Goldberg (Chief Commerce Strategy Officer, Publicis Groupe), Dr. Athina Kanioura (CEO Latin America, PepsiCo), Alvaro Luque (President & CEO, Avocados from Mexico), and Isaac Mizrahi (CEO, Alma Agency).

Our University of Miami Department of Strategic Communication faculty and M.A. in Public Relations candidate deepened their understanding of the Latin American consumer and walked away with fresh consumer insights.

A huge thank you to Grupo Ohla for making this experience possible! 🙌

The SoC Awards were a chance to celebrate the people who make the School of Communication what it is. From student achievements to faculty and staff recognition, the event highlighted the hard work, creativity, and community that shaped the year. 🙌

The event also honored David Steinberg and Valory Greenman as they prepare for retirement after a combined 60+ years serving the University of Miami. The SoC community will miss them both tremendously!

From the commencement stage to the School of Communication reception, the past week was filled with celebration, reflection, and unforgettable moments. 🎓

We are incredibly proud of our undergraduate and graduate students for everything they have accomplished during their time at the University of Miami. 🙌

Congratulations, !